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Cabin Safety

What is Portable oxygen?

Portable oxygen A movable oxygen supply unit provided on board aircraft for use by crew or passengers in case of medical need or cabin depressurization.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Portable oxygen” Used in Practice?

Requesting portable oxygen bottle for a passenger with medical distress in row 18.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Portable oxygen?

A movable oxygen supply unit provided on board aircraft for use by crew or passengers in case of medical need or cabin depressurization.

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